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asthma and heart

my freind 20 years had asthma.four days back he had a prolonged acute attack that was unresponsive to steroids and bronchodialators. he started feeling chest tightness. since last 24 hours he was not eating and drinking due to dyspnea.she started becoming confused and disoriented.I called up the ambulance as he became cynosed, heart rate was more than 120 and BP 90/60.he became unconciuos before reaching the hospital. doctors says that he has developed problem in her heart.Her chest X ray shows horizontal ribs flat diaphragm and a vertical heart. can anyone clarify what could be his diagnosis.